We Need You – Volunteers Wanted!

Radio Lonsdaleis always looking for new volunteers and we are currently seeking new presenters, rugby league commentators & summarisers and ward visitors to replace those who have sadly, from our point of view, left for University. However, if you have another talent or interest, we would also wish to hear from you!

If you’re interested either complete the form via our ‘Get Involved / Become a Member‘ menus at the top of the page, email us at asm@radio-lonsdale.co.uk or leave a message on our answering system on 01229 877877.

In return for an hour or two’s commitment each week we offer you an enjoyable hobby working alongside some great friends, the chance to benefit those using our wonderful NHS hospital and, if you wish, training on some of the most up to date software and audio kit in the broadcasting industry.

Here’s a little bit of info about the positions that we are currently offering:

Radio Presenter:

Researches his or her own show before presenting at the allocated time each week, with very few of the constraints of the BBC or Commercial Stations. Within reason the choice of show content is yours but we have recently highlighted a real need for classical music and country & western shows. Training is provided for our audio mixers, microphones, all audio inputs and telephony systems. We use a bang up to date Myriad v.4 play out software system which contains thousands of music tracks and is also used to play automatically when there are no presenters available.

Rugby League / Sports Commentator:

Presents live rugby league from Barrow Raiders’ Craven Park or football from Barrow AFC’s Holker Street ground and also provides research material for their allotted games. If you don’t fancy the lead post, why not become a match summariser? A basic knowledge of either game along with a real passion for the sport is all that is required! No experience necessary as training is provided.

Ward Visitor:

You only need to commit to ONE hour per week! Visits the wards around Furness General Hospital to register patients on the Hospedia entertainment systems and takes requests for our very popular Music Request Shows, currently on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. No experience necessary. Training and DBS checks are provided. This is one of the most enjoyable and important tasks which we perform!

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SportZone Live Football

Barrow AFC v Sutton Utd
Vanarama National League

Saturday 27th January
3pm Kick Off

Adam Johnson & Matt Ryder brings you all the action From Furness Building Society Stadium
We will also be Joined in the Press Box by St Bernards School Pupils Tom & Jacob who have entered a Sports Journalism Competition with Help From the Barrow AFC Community Sports Team.

Barrow are without a win at home since the End of October and Face a tough game against High Flying Sutton Utd who currently sit 3pts off the top of the table and very much in the race for promotion

Coverage Starts from 2:30pm

IN FURNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL – Hospedia Channel 1 at your bedside and Channel 5 in the reception areas

SportZone LIVE Rugby League

Barrow Raiders v Oldham Roughyeds
Pre Season Friendly

Sunday 21st January2pm Kick Off

Dan Payne & Grahame Dale bring you all the Action LIVE from JF Hornby StadiumBarrow Raiders continue their 2018 BetFred Championship campaign preperations with a home tie against League One Newcomers Oldham following the sides relegation from The Championship last season. Barrow defeated Keighley 46-20 in their last outing and manager Paul Crarey will be hoping for more of the same from his side on Sunday

Pete Sexton will be your Studio Anchor and Coverage get’s under way from 1:30pm

Coverage is available:

IN FURNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL – Hospedia Channel 1 at your bedside and Channel 5 in the reception areas

ONLINE – Via our ‘LISTEN LIVE’ button
This Game is EXCLUSIVE to Radio Lonsdale

LIVE Concerts

Friday 26th January 7pm Start
Pete Sexton & William Morin will be LIVE from The Coronation Hall Ulverston

Ulverston Pantomime Society are celebrating their 70th Anniversary!

Come along to Jack & The Beanstalk for a great traditional Panto, with a rip roaring 21st century script, telling the story of how Jack Trott takes his family from rags to riches with many escapades, culminating in the defeat of the giant!
See all the usual comedy characters along the way, including Daisy the cow .
Come along and have a wonderful nights entertainment with the story of Jack and his family and friends

You Will be able to hear this show in its entirety on Radio Lonsdale

RADIO LONSDALE – THURSDAY EVENING WARD VISITS

Every Thursday from 6:00 PM

The Radio Lonsdale Ward Visiting Team, visit as many wards as possible from 6:00 PM every Thursday evening.

We take Music Requests, which are then played on Hospedia Channel 1, after the ward visiting time is over, from 8:00 PM.

Patients, family and friends may also make requests, at any time, via our telephone recording system, on 01229 877877. Patients can call FREE at any time, via their bedside consoles on *800 (Star Eight Hundred).

Music Requests may now be posted via email: studio@radio-lonsdale.co.uk